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Roper  RAL6245BL0 Use And Care Manual
Roper  RAL6245BL0 Use And Care Manual

Roper RAL6245BL0 Use And Care Manual

Roper home appliances two speed automatic washers use and care guide washer

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Summary of Contents for Roper Roper RAL6245BL0

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ROPER@ Home Appliances UseAndCare TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS A Note To You Understanding Washer Safety Knowing Your Washer’s Features Operating Your Washer Other Features Laundry Tips If You Need Assistance Or Setvice Warranty 1-800~44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments...
  • Page 2: Anotetoyou

    ANoteToYou Thank buying a Roper You have purchased a quality, world-class gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable maintain your appliance properly and safely.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire, electrical when using your washer, follow basic precautions, Read all instructions before using your washer. Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, other flammable fluids.
  • Page 4: Knowingyour Washer's Features

    KnowingYour Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated features before using your washer. The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed NOTE: different features of all models covered Load size selector Toll-free number 1-800-44.ROPER...
  • Page 5: Operatingyour Washer

    OperatingYour In This Section Before starting your washer ......5 Starting or stopping your washer .
  • Page 6 Load size tips Items should move freely in the washer. not overload the machine or select a load size that is too small for the wash load. Use a large load size setting for best results with permanent press clothes. Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting.
  • Page 7 Heavy cycle The Heavy cycle features high agitation spin speeds. Use 9-12 minutes of wash time to clean large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily constructed fabrics that are moderately soiled.
  • Page 8 Soak cycle (on some models) The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak ttme to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm water when soaking laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See pages 13-I 5 for stain removal information.
  • Page 9 What happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer will begin agitating ately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down.
  • Page 10: Other Features

    Other Features In This Section Lint filters ..........10 Using the fabric softener dispenser Your washer may tlave some of the following...
  • Page 11 Using the fabric (on some models) Add detergent and load the basket. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recommended package. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load. Dilute fabric softener with warm water. Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the cross-bar...
  • Page 12: Laundry Tips

    Laundry Tips In This Section Before you wash ... Removing stains ... Water usage guide ... Using laundry aids ... Washing special-care items ..18 This section reviews proper laundering discusses solutions to common laundering Before you wash Preparing clothes for washing Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging...
  • Page 13 Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, use the largest load size Setting. LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Permanent Heavy Work Clothes 2 pair pants 1 double sheet 3 shirts 1 tablecloth 3 pair jeans 1 dress 1 coverall 1 blouse 2 slacks Knits 3 shirts 2 slacks...
  • Page 14 Stain removal iguide STAIN TOT3EMOVE Alcoholic These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. beverage stairls with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a lukewarm water, liquid detergent Blood Rinse immediately longer. Rinse. Rub detergent put a few drops of 3% hydrogen thoroughly.
  • Page 15 STAIN TO REMOVE Iron or rust Colored or noncolorfast to dry. Rinse thoroughly. White or colorfast items: hem. Some rust removers Ketchup Sponge immediately tomato prewash soil and stain remover. products detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme Lipstick Apply nonflammable Blot with absorbent...
  • Page 16 Water usage guide Water temperature RINSE WASH USE FOR Heavy soils COLD 130°F (54°C) Work clothes or above Sturdy whites and colorfast Diapers Light and moderate WARM COLD 90”-110°F Dark or noncolot-fast (32”-44°C) colors Moderately nent press Nylons, polyesters, acrylics, silks, woolens Knits and delicate fabrics Prewash, Very lightly soiled items...
  • Page 17 Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing Stains” on page 13, for more information.) Chlorine bleach Use bleach dispenser if your machine one. (See page 11.) If your washer does not have a bleach dispenser: 1.
  • Page 18 Washing special-care Most garments and hc’usehold textiles label directions when they are available. are included in this section. Blankets, electric Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, and woolen according to the type of blanket being washed. necessary. If manufacturer 1.
  • Page 19 Do not wash fiberglass Fiberglass materials could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation. Knits are comfortable Knits this means that knits are more likely to be stretched damaged synthetic keep their original shape more than a knit made of cotton or ramie.
  • Page 20 Solving laundering Most laundering probems are easily solved if you understand list for problems you may have and possible “Assistance or Service” section of this book. PROBLEM CAUSE Brown, yellow Chlorine staining stains Iron in water heater or pipes Iron and manganese Dye transfer Improper Load not immediately...
  • Page 21 Caring for your washer Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe. If the washer interior needs cleaning example, after tinting or dyeing), (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent in the washer.
  • Page 22: If You Need Assistance Or Setvice

    If You Need Assistance Or Service 1. Before calling assistance Ic, p’our water turned on? Is the power cord plugged Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? Ii you need more help, check the chart below. PROBLEM Washer will not fill Is the power cord firmly plugged voltage?
  • Page 23 2. If you need assistance* Call our toll-free number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: I-800-44-ROPER (l-800-447-6737) and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appli- ance or, if service is necessary, recommend qualified...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    God, or use of modifications by Whirlpool Corporation. Under no circumstances or consequential damages and all implied warranties warranties for Roper Brand Appliances.